Domestic Abuse Housing Advocate

Location: Winchester
Salary: £29,722 per annum (pro rata for part-time hours)
Hours: 30 hours per week
Contract Type: Part-Time, Permanent
Reporting to: Deputy Service Manager (Co-Located Services)
On-Call Requirement: None

About the Role

Joneshouse Recruitment is recruiting for a compassionate and experienced Domestic Abuse Housing Advocate to support victims and survivors of domestic abuse within housing and homelessness services in Winchester.

This role involves providing high-quality crisis intervention, advocacy, safety planning, and resettlement support to individuals and families affected by domestic abuse. The successful candidate will work closely with housing teams, local authorities, and partner agencies to support survivors in maintaining safe accommodation and rebuilding independent lives.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about safeguarding, advocacy, and supporting vulnerable individuals through trauma-informed and person-centred practice.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting Victims / Survivors in Accommodation Services

• Provide intensive support to victims and survivors of domestic abuse living within dispersed accommodation
• Support individuals and families to maintain safe accommodation and develop independent living skills
• Deliver immediate and ongoing safety planning for families and individuals
• Provide one-to-one support and facilitate family-focused support plans
• Empower families to recover from the effects of domestic abuse and move towards independent living

Advocacy & Crisis Support

• Deliver high-quality crisis intervention, advocacy, and practical support to victims and survivors of domestic abuse
• Support both individuals and families, including children and young people
• Work collaboratively with housing and homelessness services to strengthen responses to domestic abuse
• Promote awareness and understanding of domestic abuse within partner agencies and local services

Multi-Agency Working

• Develop effective working relationships with:
  • Local authorities
  • Housing services
  • Social care teams
  • Police
  • Education providers
  • Voluntary and community organisations
• Advocate on behalf of victims, survivors, children, and young people where appropriate
• Make and respond to safeguarding referrals in line with local and national guidance

Administration & Service Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date case records and referral statistics
• Effectively use electronic case management systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Participate in supervision, appraisals, training, and team meetings
• Assist with service delivery cover during staff absences where required
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, confidentiality, lone working, and data protection procedures
• Take responsibility for ongoing professional development and training

Essential Requirements

• Experience working with vulnerable adults, children, or families
• Strong understanding of Adult and Child Safeguarding principles and procedures
• Experience working within a multi-agency environment
• Ability to prioritise and manage conflicting workloads effectively
• Understanding of confidentiality and Data Protection legislation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong crisis management and problem-solving abilities
• Understanding of Housing and Homelessness legislation within the domestic abuse sector
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and electronic case management systems
• Understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusive practice
• Understanding of lone working procedures
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes

Additional Information

• This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check
• Flexibility may occasionally be required to meet service needs
• The successful candidate will be expected to maintain high professional standards and safeguarding responsibilities at all times

Apply Now

If you are passionate about supporting survivors of domestic abuse and want to make a meaningful difference within housing and support services, Joneshouse Recruitment would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.

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